Central African Patriotic Movement
Central African Republic rebel group
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Central African Patriotic Movement (MPC, French: Mouvement patriotique pour la Centrafrique) is a rebel group in the Central African Republic based in the northwestern part of the country.[3]
Leaders
Mahamat al-KhatimIdriss Ahmed El-Bachar
DatesactiveJuly 2015–
SplitfromSéléka
HeadquartersKaga-Bandoro (until 2021)
Kabo (until 2021)
Moyenne-Sido (until 2021)
N'Djamena, Chad (since 2021)[1]
Kabo (until 2021)
Moyenne-Sido (until 2021)
N'Djamena, Chad (since 2021)[1]
| Central African Patriotic Movement | |
|---|---|
| Mouvement patriotique pour la Centrafrique | |
MPC fighters in Beboye, 2016 | |
Leaders | Mahamat al-Khatim Idriss Ahmed El-Bachar |
| Dates active | July 2015– |
| Split from | Séléka |
| Headquarters | Kaga-Bandoro (until 2021) Kabo (until 2021) Moyenne-Sido (until 2021) N'Djamena, Chad (since 2021)[1] |
| Active regions |  Central African Republic:
|
| Ideology | Revolutionary nationalism[2] |
| Status | Active |
| Part of | Coalition of Patriots for Change (2020–2023) |
| Wars | Central African Republic Civil War (2012–present) |
Territories under control of MPC
History
MPC was formed in July 2015 by Mahamat Al-Khatim. In October 2016, they were accused in taking part in attack which killed 37 civilians, however Al-Khatim denied these claims.[4] In May 2018, MNLC leader, Ahmat Bahar announced that his group was merging with MPC. On 17 December 2020, MPC joined Coalition of Patriots for Change.[5]